We recently discovered just how angry Donald Trump was over the appointment of Robert Mueller as special counsel to investigate allegations of Russian meddling.

"The president erupted into uncontrollable anger, visibly agitated to a degree that no one in his inner circle had witnessed before. It was a harrowing experience," wrote journalist Bob Woodward in his explosive new book Fear.

Sixteen months on from that day, Mr Trump's own fears about what that investigation will do to his presidency continue to play out in a slow motion drama.

It is impossible to know exactly what information Paul Manafort has to share with Mueller after agreeing to cooperate with his investigation in a plea deal.

Prosecutors applied "tremendous pressure on him" he claimed, but Manafort "refused to "break" - make up stories in order to get a "deal." Such respect for a brave man!"

I feel very badly for Paul Manafort and his wonderful family. “Justice” took a 12 year old tax case, among other things, applied tremendous pressure on him and, unlike Michael Cohen, he refused to “break” - make up stories in order to get a “deal.” Such respect for a brave man!